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Sunbird Lilongwe

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Located in the business district, Sunbird Lilongwe offers a family-friendly atmosphere with free full breakfast, an outdoor pool and children's pool, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy a meal at The Patio Restaurant or relax with garden views while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 442
AED 519 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Chalet

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Studio | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Chalet

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
44 Kamuzu Procession Road, Off Chilambula Road, Lilongwe

What's nearby

  • Old Town Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lilongwe City Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lilongwe Golf Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kamuzu Central Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bingu National Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coco's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elly B's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Palace - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sunbird Lilongwe

Family-friendly hotel in the business district
Free full breakfast, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Sunbird Lilongwe. The on-site restaurant, The Patio Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and garden views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and wedding services
Room features
All 94 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Patio Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height door lock
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 50000.00 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sunbird Hotel Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel
Sunbird Lilongwe Lilongwe
Sunbird Lilongwe Hotel Lilongwe

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunbird Lilongwe have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Is Sunbird Lilongwe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunbird Lilongwe?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sunbird Lilongwe?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sunbird Lilongwe provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MWK 50000.00 per person applies.

Where is Sunbird Lilongwe located?

This family-friendly Lilongwe hotel is located in a state park, within a 10-minute walk of Old Town Mall and Lilongwe City Mall. Lilongwe Golf Course and Civic Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Sunbird Lilongwe Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Analikuti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service is excellent and the staff are all friendly and professional. They were timely in delivering room service. Breakfast was great, great customer service. I really enjoyed my stay and most definitely, I will be staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Stuff where amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Svein Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

rahul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent, clean and safe, place to stay with family. One can not go wrong with staying at this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel within few mins walk of the malls and markets of the Old Town.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything especially the stuff very nice polite people
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Momade Icbal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly polite stuff always there when you need help.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and the staff was super helpful and friendly. The hotel is convenient to being in the city center. Would recommend staying her for work or tourist travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shamit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Sunbird Lilongwe - great hotel

Lovely hotel well located in town. My airconditioning was not working and though it took a while, the team actually changed the compressor the same evening and ensured I got a good night's rest. Above & beyond. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and quiet and the staff were wonderful. My only complaint is that many of the things I wanted to order off the menu were unavailable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short trip to Lilongwe

Excellent service!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thank you for excellent service

Excellent superb service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place to Stay

The Sunbird Lilongwe is a very nice place to stay when traveling. The staff if all amazing - very helpful and accomodating. Yasmin in the restaurant was great at serving our table. The one problem was the Wifi. It would not stay connected and we constantly had to log in. Also turn down service was hit or miss. Some nights we had it some nights we didn't. There was also a beautiful pool and nice fitness center. Overall we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel except for the food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It worked for the purpose of the trip. Nothing extra ordinary to compliment on. Staff was great, except for one lady in the dining area, who was kind of annoying!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alex

staff members, were very friendly and helpful. The room was too small for 2 people. The descripiton was for deluxe room
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient location inq Lilongwe

This hotel is in an excellent location for business and pleasure. I found the staff to be courteous, professional and friendly. The property is a little dated but very clean and i was quite happy and comfortable in in my room
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great service by the reception team Rooms are very dated Service in the restaurant was very slow Not a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Wael

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and dated
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxed elegance, beautiful gardens

The Sunbird Lilongwe is a beautiful hotel. It has the relaxed elegance of an earlier era, with low-slung building and open corridors with view of the extensive, beautifully-maintained gardens. The rooms have been recently renovated so they are very comfortable, and there is now a gym (I tried the elliptical, which worked very well) as well as a small pool. The breakfasts are ample, with omelettes made to order, and the service is excellent. I stayed twice, once on each end of my trip to Lilongwe, and I enjoyed both visits. This is Old Town, so outside the hotel the roads are rough and sidewalks are dirt paths, but if you venture a block down to the big shopping center, the Bombay Palace also has excellent Indian food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the money but good location

We hoped for solid wifi and some luxury on this stay… the place is nice, but needs maintenance (eg bathroom door lock missing, mosquito nets didn’t work). The Wi-Fi kept kicking you off and you had to log in repeatedly with a code that’s not memorable. Didn’t think it was worth the money. The location is good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
They double charged me for the room. I prepaid but theyvaked me to pay again when I left. How do i get my money back?
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for two nights in a one bedroom "Delux Chalet" which had a nice patio so you could sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. The room was very nice with a draw-around mosquito net on the bed which I didn't use. The bathroom had been completely renovated with floor to ceiling ceramic tiles with a full-sized bathtub at one end and a large shower at the other end. The room is extremely quiet at night and only the sounds of ducks quacking in the morning...no roosters! The complimentary breakfast served in the dining room patio area is absolutely terrific. The fried Chombo fish is caught fresh in Lake Malawi about an hour away. I passed on the fish. The sausages are very tasty and the bacon is quite thick. There is a girl behind the buffet-style breakfast bar that will make you an omelette or an egg any way you want it. The hotel staff are very polite and accommodating. For local transportation I highly recommend "B &C" taxi. This is also the same driver the hotel uses whenever guests need a taxicab. I would caution anyone arriving at the Lilongwe airport to not use any of the cab drivers that hang out at the airport. Their cars are run down, their fuel guages are all well below the "empty" line, and they charge too much for a ride to Lilongwe. You should not pay more than 60,000 Kwatchas for the 35-minute ride from the airport to town. Better that you call the front desk at the Lilongwe Sunbird Hotel and ask them to send their driver to the airport to pick you up.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025